She continued: “As Americans we need to make sure that we come together, represent what it means to be American, which is celebrating all people from all backgrounds, whether you’re an immigrant, or a Native American, or an African American or an Asian American.”

Sims was praised on social media, as many believe that although she didn’t win the Miss America crown, she took the Q&A round with her powerful and eloquent answer.

She was named second runner-up while Miss Arkansas took home the Miss America crown.